Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Panasonic LZ40

On this page, we are reviewing the Fujifilm F600 EXR versus Panasonic LZ40, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm F600 EXR (16MP) and the LZ40 (20MP) is fairly close but the Fujifilm F600 EXR (1/2") and LZ40 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm F600 EXR was brought out 3 years before the LZ40 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm F600 EXR being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a short overview of how the Fujifilm F600 EXR grades against the LZ40 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix F600 EXR and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm F600 EXR Gallery and Panasonic LZ40 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm F600 EXR comes with outer measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Panasonic LZ40 has proportions of 126mm x 87mm x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm F600 EXR versus Panasonic LZ40 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm F600 EXR vs the LZ40.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F600 EXR and LZ40 is 91 and 67 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements purely by viewing specs. The visual underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F600 EXR and LZ40.

All in all, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm F600 EXR featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic LZ40 will render greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The older Fujifilm F600 EXR will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.